13th September I spent a day in Oslo
These two organizations met for the first time at the highest level to discuss how to mitigate the social consequences of the economic crisis. Addressing the meeting, the Commissioner said that 2008 was "annus horribilis" for finance, 2009 for economic growth and 2010 for employment. If we fail to act, 2011 may turn out to be "annus horribilis" for social cohesion. He called for clear commitments on employment and social development alongside economic policies.
No way to deny, I enjoyed mingling with personalities such as the Prime Minister of Greece or the head of the IMF. It is even more memorable that I could feel that under the weight of the crisis there is growing awareness of the need for coordination at the global level. Congratulations to the Norwegian hosts of the event!
These two organizations met for the first time at the highest level to discuss how to mitigate the social consequences of the economic crisis. Addressing the meeting, the Commissioner said that 2008 was "annus horribilis" for finance, 2009 for economic growth and 2010 for employment. If we fail to act, 2011 may turn out to be "annus horribilis" for social cohesion. He called for clear commitments on employment and social development alongside economic policies.
No way to deny, I enjoyed mingling with personalities such as the Prime Minister of Greece or the head of the IMF. It is even more memorable that I could feel that under the weight of the crisis there is growing awareness of the need for coordination at the global level. Congratulations to the Norwegian hosts of the event!
